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It is a monosulfamic diuretic that differs chemically from thiazide diuretics in that a double ring system is incorporated into its structure.
Chlorthalidone is an antihypertensive / diuretic given in 15 mg tablets for oral use.
It is a racemic mixture of 2-chloro-5- (1-hydroxy-3-oxo-1-isoindoline) benzenesulfonamide with the following structural formula:
- Chlorthalidone is practically insoluble in water, ether, and chloroform, soluble in methanol, and slightly soluble in alcohol.
- The inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and sodium starch glycolate.
What are the possible side effects of Chlorthalidone?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor immediately if you have any of these severe side effects:
- Dry mouth.
- However.
- Sickness.
- Vomiting
- I was feeling weak, sleepy, restless, or dizzy.
- Fast or uneven heartbeat.
- Muscle pain or weakness
- You are urinating less than usual or nothing at all.
- Bruising or easy bleeding.
- Unusual weakness
Indications
It is indicated in the treatment of hypertension alone or combination with other antihypertensive medications.
Chlorthalidone is indicated as adjuvant therapy in the edema associated with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and treatment with corticosteroids and estrogens.
Chlorthalidone has also been helpful in edema due to renal dysfunction, such as nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, and chronic renal failure.
Use in pregnancy
The regular use of diuretics in an otherwise healthy woman is inappropriate and exposes the mother and the fetus to unnecessary risks. Diuretics do not prevent the development of toxemia during pregnancy, and there is no satisfactory evidence that they are helpful in the treatment of developed toxemia.
Edema during pregnancy can arise from pathological causes or the physiological and mechanical consequences of pregnancy. Chlorthalidone is indicated in pregnancy when the edema is due to pathological reasons, as it occurs in the absence of pregnancy.
The dependent edema in pregnancy resulting from the restriction of the venous return by the expanded uterus is adequately treated through the elevation of the lower extremities and a support hose; The use of diuretics to reduce the intravascular volume, in this case, is illogical and unnecessary.
Dosage and administration
Therapy should be initiated at the lowest possible dose and adjusted according to the patient’s response. A single dose administered in the morning with food is recommended; divided doses are unnecessary.
Hypertension
Therapy in most patients should be started with a single daily dose of 15 mg. If the response is insufficient after an adequate test, the dose can be increased to 30 mg and then to a single daily dose of 45-50 mg.
If additional control is required, the addition of a second antihypertensive drug is recommended. The increases in serum uric acid and the decreases in serum potassium are related to the dose in the range of 15-50 mg/day and more.
Edema
Initiation: adults, initially 30 to 60 mg daily or 60 mg every other day. Some patients may require 90 to 120 mg at these intervals or up to 120 mg daily. However, higher levels generally do not produce a more significant response.
Maintenance: Maintenance doses can often be lower than the initial doses and should be adjusted according to the individual patient. The effectiveness is maintained during continuous use.
Presentation and storage
- White, kidney-shaped, m / 024-encoded tablets containing 15 mg of Chlorthalidone in bottles.
- Storage: Store below 30 ° c (86 ° f).
How does this medication work? What will he do for me?
Chlorthalidone belongs to the group of medicines called diuretics. It is also an antihypertensive. This medication treats fluid retention (edema) associated with congestive heart failure and liver and kidney disorders.
It is also used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Chlorthalidone works by causing the body to lose excess water and salt.
Who should not take this medicine?
Do not take Chlorthalidone if you:
- It is allergic to Chlorthalidone, sulfonamides, thiazides, or any of the medication components.
- They can not produce urine.
- Have a severe liver disorder.
- If the passage of urine continues to increase over time during the treatment of severe progressive kidney disease, Chlorthalidone should be discontinued.
Your pharmacist can advise you on the management of side effects.
Pay attention to:
- Decreased sexual capacity.
- Diarrhea.
- Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.
- Headache.
- Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea.
- Stomachache.
- Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- Vomiting
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Black, tarry stools.
- Blood in the urine or the chair.
- Cough or hoarseness.
- Fever or chills
- Pain in the joints.
- Lumbar or lateral pain.
- Painful or difficulty urinating.
- Identify red spots on the skin.
- Skin rash or urticaria.
- Stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting.
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Yellow eyes or skin
- Signs and symptoms of too much potassium loss:
- Dry mouth.
- Increased thirst.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Mood or mental changes.
- Muscle cramps or pain.
- Nausea or vomiting
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Weak pulse
Signs and symptoms of too much sodium loss:
- Confusion.
- Convulsions
- Decrease in mental activity.
- Irritability.
- Muscle cramps.
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Consult your doctor if you notice any symptoms
This worries you while taking this medication.
Are there other precautions or warnings for this medicine?
The proper precautions should be taken before using this product, always with the advice of a doctor, whether pregnant or in the process of breastfeeding, should provide all this information in your query to identify convenient alternatives and recommended doses for you.
Some of the most important aspects are:
- Cholesterol: You may increase your cholesterol and triglyceride levels when taking Chlorthalidone. Your doctor will monitor your cholesterol and triglyceride levels with blood tests while taking this medication.
- Dizziness / slower reaction: dizziness and a delayed reaction time are possible side effects of taking Chlorthalidone, especially at the beginning of therapy; you should see how the medication affects you before operating machines or driving motor vehicles.
- Balance of fluids and electrolytes: the levels of electrolytes in your body, such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, and chloride, can be reduced by using Chlorthalidone. Your doctor will check periodically if they are balanced, and a potassium supplement may be necessary.
- Warning signs or symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance include confusion, drowsiness, dry mouth, low and strenuous blood pressure, muscle aches or cramps, muscle fatigue, nausea and vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, spasms, seizures, and loss of sensitivity.
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor.
To avoid low potassium levels, eat foods rich in potassium (e.g., bananas, dried figs, dates, prunes, nuts). If your potassium level is low, your doctor may suggest a potassium supplement.
- Estócido: this medicine can aggravate or cause gout. People with high uric acid levels in the blood or a history of gout should.
- Kidney disease: If you have reduced kidney function, talk with your doctor about how this medicine can affect your medical condition.
- If you have reduced liver function or progressive liver disease, talk to your doctor about how this medicine may affect your medical condition.
- Lupus: This medication may worsen or activate the symptoms of lupus. Contact your doctor if you experience swollen and painful joints, fever, fatigue, or a rash on your nose and cheeks while taking this medication.
